The Spicy Food Lovers' Cookbook
"The Spicy Food Lovers' Cookbook" is packed with 75 recipes for spicy food lovers of all levels, with easy recipes for seafood, from the land, handhelds, slow cooker meals, pressure cooker, pasta and so much more.
If you love it spicy, you need this book.
Why You'll Love This Cookbook
If you love your food with a little (or a lot of) kick, this is the cookbook for you. The Spicy Food Lovers’ Cookbook is your ultimate guide to turning up the heat and flavor in everyday meals, without the fuss.
Inside, you’ll find 75 bold and creative recipes packed with chili peppers, zesty seasonings, and global spice influences. From sizzling street tacos and fiery pastas to mouthwatering seafood, spicy snacks, and full-on flavor bombs, this book brings the fire to breakfast, lunch, dinner, and everything in between.
Whether you're a heat-seeker or just spice-curious, every dish is designed to be adjustable to your preferred spice level, so you stay in control of the burn.
75 Flavor-Forward Recipes
Every dish delivers bold, spicy flavor without complexity.
Global Inspiration
From Mexican salsas to Korean marinades to Thai curry noodles, flavor knows no borders.
Customizable Heat Levels
Dial the spice up or down based on your taste.
Real Ingredients, Big Payoff
No complicated steps or hard-to-find items, just smart techniques that bring the fire.
Perfect for Weeknights or Weekend Feasts
Flexible recipes that work for family meals or entertaining.
All Heat Levels Welcome!
You control the spice. You can make every recipe as mild or as wild as you want. Treat your tastebuds!
Who's Behind the Heat?
Mike Hultquist is the chilihead-in-chief behind Chili Pepper Madness, where he’s been sharing bold, spicy recipes and hot sauce inspiration with a global community of heat seekers for over a decade. From growing his own chili peppers to exploring fiery cuisines from around the world, Mike brings big flavor and a love of heat to every dish.
He’s the author of multiple spicy cookbooks and a go-to expert for anyone looking to bring more fire to their food, whether you’re whipping up spicy weeknight meals, experimenting with hot sauces, or diving into the delicious world of global chilies.
Check out these recipes from the book, Shrimp in Fiery Chipotle-Tequila Sauce and All the Way Arrabbiata! Delish!
What's Inside the Book?
Bold, No-Fuss Meals: 75 easy-to-follow recipes packed with spice and global flair. Everyday Favorites Made Fiery: Like burgers, wings, stir fry, pastas, and more. Flavor from Around the World: Latin American, Caribbean, Asian, and Cajun/Creole heat. Creative Sauces, Rubs & Marinades: Including harissa, Buffalo sauce, spicy sriracha & more. Handheld Heat: Spicy burgers, tacos, and sandwiches.
Table of Contents
- From the Land (of Intensity!)
- Sizzling Seafood
- Hot & Spicy Handhelds
- Piquant Pasta!
- Blazing Breakfasts (For Dinner)
- Slow & Spicy
- Power Under Pressure
- Fired Up Foods From Around the World
- The Zesty Sauce Project
What Others Are Saying
See what others have to say about my book, "The Spicy Food Lovers' Cookbook - Fiery, No-Fuss Meals", by Michael Hultquist".
Michael is a master of incorporating fiery flavors into everyday and not so everyday dishes. His cuisine is not a "hold my beer and watch this" style of presentation, but a deliciously spicy blend that a true Chilehead can appreciate.
– John Hard, Founder of CaJohn's Fiery Foods and Hot Sauce Hall of Famer
This is the cutting-edge of hot and spicy culinary artistry, with innovative recipes set among excellent food styling and photography. It is a visual and delectable delight.
– Dave DeWitt, aka “The Pope of Peppers”
"The Spicy Food Lover’s cookbook elevates the flavor of both familiar and not so familiar dishes with the many varieties of that vegetable of extreme smack—the chili pepper.”
– Kirsten K. Shockey, author of "Fiery Ferments and Fermented Vegetables"
"I’m a big fan of spicy foods so of course I love Mike’s blog, Chili Pepper Madness. I’m looking forward to firing up some of the recipes from his new book."
– Dexter Holland (Gringo Bandito + The Offspring)
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